Archive for the ‘Aromatherapy’ Category
6
Aug
Written by admin on August 6th, 2008
Is it possible that a scent can make you more mellow and increase dramatically the relation with you and your mate? Can you calm the kids down instantly? Do you wish that you would feel and look more in control for the big meeting? Thousands of people around the world have discovered the powerful benefits of Aromatherapy. And you can do it to.
With the stress involve in our way of living today, we get psychological and physiological consequences to our fragile health. We spend more of our hard earned money on over-the-counter medication or on prescriptions to help cure our little and bigger pains.
The power of Aromatherapy could help you lead to a better outlook of life And keep more money in your pocket.
But what is Aromatherapy exactly?
Aromatherapy is the art and practice of using essential oils extracted from aromatic plants and herbs to restore or enhance health, beauty and well being. Aromatic molecules interact with the tops of your nasal cavity and gives the signal to the limbic system (the emotional switchboard of the brain). The limbic system is directly connected to the part that controls the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress level and hormone balance.
And it works. For example, we use Vicks for our colds, sinusitis and sore throat. It contains Eucalyptus. For me, it’s the only treatment that I find effective for Bronchitis, despite antibiotics treatment.
Let’s talk about Lavender. Lavender is multi use oil; it has strong psychological effects and physiological cures.
We find Lavender in the France. That flower has a fresh, sweet, floral scent. It has calming effect; smell it when you are stressed in the traffic, or at work, or right before an exam because Lavender has calming proprieties for panic attacks, stress, anxiety and even depression! It’s a gentle narcotic for mental and physical strain.
Some couples use Lavender base candles during giving birth to have the most calming experience, for the mother and for the new born. Other people burn a candle on a regular basis, after a surgery to help cope with the pain. You can also do it to calm the kids in the house! Or, for an anticipated quiet night at home with you lover…
Lavender is a good antibiotic for the skin. If your child has cuts and burnings, you can apply creams or lotion with enough concentration of the oil to prevent infection. It also reduces scaring.
Another good aromatic oil is Rosewood. It origins from a native tree in Brazil. It has a psychological effect of balancing, uplifting and enliving. You can use it before an interview, or a business meeting, or even before a hot date! If you are feeling down or lack of “joie-de-vivre” this aromatic essence can change your state of mind and make you look like an enjoyable person (save on alcohol or drugs here!).
Rosewood is also good to treat sensitive of aged skin, because it stimulates the regeneration of the skin.
You can use Aromatherapy in different forms; candles, shower gels, soap, bath mousse, diffuser, potpourri, spray for the room, etc… whatever you feel comfortable with. There is a good selection on www.quixtar.com - IBO #3378953 There are 4 lines of products: FloraCalm, PureForest, Vitafruits and AquaSpa.
You can use aromatherapy for different emotional well-being; you can treat anger, anxiety, confidence, depression, burnout, loneliness, concentration, etc…
With all the chemicals that float in the air, in the water and in our food, those can produce chemical imbalance in the brain and change our moods and alter the relation that we have with the people in our lives.
The use of aromatic products is a cheap solutions for better health and an happier life.
All those aromatic products can help you have better relationship with your mate (or the opposite sex), with your business associates, at social events, in your home, etc…. to be able to obtain more out of life because of the uplifting attitude that you’ll get. Be careful of buying too cheap; make sure that you are buying quality products with enough concentration to get the beneficial effects.
Wishing you great moments!
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Who is Caroline? She is a growing expert on love, relationship, romance because she is reading a lot
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28
Jul
Written by admin on July 28th, 2008
Getting started with aromatherapy? Here’s a little primer for the beginning to intermediate student of this practice, with some important notes about essential oil safety - There are three traditional methods of using essential oils for ‘aromatherapy’, which have been termed the English, French and German models.
The English model consists of what is now termed ‘aromatherapy massage’ - involving the dilution of essential oils in ‘carrier’ or ‘base’ oils and application topically to the skin. Because both the essential oils and the carrier oils are compatible with the skin, the essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream with subsequent physiological effect.
Topical application is the preferred method of use for many essential oils. However, MOST essential oils require significant dilution (often to less than 3% of the total volume) as they can cause skin irritation. Lavender Oil and Chamomile Oil are two essential oils that can be applied ‘neat’ or without dilution; others, such as Cinnamon Oil and Oregano Oil should never be applied topically undiluted - they may be applied once highly diluted to the bottoms of the feet. A VERY small amount should be tested first.
The interesting thing about topical application is that essential oils tend to pass through the skin fairly readily, as they are lipotropic (fat soluble) and their molecular structure is fairly small. In this manner, their possible effects can be targeted - if one has digestive trouble, rubbing Peppermint Oil diluted in a carrier oil (a pure vegetable or nut oil) into the abdomen may help. In the same way, rubbing Chamomile Oil or Lavender Oil into the solar plexus (bottom tip of the sternum) may help relieve tension.
The French model consists of ingestion and ‘neat’ or undiluted topical application of essential oils. Perhaps these somewhat bravado methods are a result of the French producing some of the world’s finest Lavender oils - also considered one of the safest oils in aromatherapy. As in the English model, essential oils will easily pass through the skin and into the bloodstream. Many individuals directly apply oils such as Frankincense, Sandalwood and Myrhh to their temples to enhance meditation, for example. This is a practice one should begin slowly with, being sure the body or skin does not show any adverse reactions to before proceeding. ORAL INJESTION OF ESSENTIAL OILS IS NOT RECOMMENDED EXCEPT UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A DOCTOR OR A QUALIFIED AROMATHERAPIST.
The German model is that of inhalation, where the essential oils will directly affect the lymbic system, and the intimately associated emotional and hormonal systems. Oils are often diffused in a cold-air diffuser, warmer or oil lamp - these tools disperse tiny droplets of essential oils in the surrounding air. When inhaled, the oils connect directly to the nervous system’s chemical sensors. Certain oils that are high in sesquiterpines such as myrrh, sandalwood, vetiver and frankincense oils, have been noted to dramatically increase activity and oxygenation in certain areas of the brain when used this way.
With inhalation go slowly and start with a small amount - essential oils are effective in very low doses. You will know when you’ve had enough - we tend to notice a distaste for the smell or even a mild headache coming on if the concentration of certain oils in the air has gotten too high.
Inhalation is often effective for mood-altering effects of essential oils; Rosemary for mental ’stimulation’, Lavender for relaxation, etc. These effects are a result of essential oil components on the lymbic system of the brain - which again is closely tied to the emotional centers.
Essential oil components from one plant may have synergistic effects with another. One may certainly blend essential oils in a diffuser or burner, adding a couple drops of each oil desired. Often a nice result can be had from mixing a brighter or sweeter oil (Rosemary, Basil, Orange) with one more earthy and grounding (Patchouli, Frankincense, Cedar). The effects are very personal - if you don’t like the smell of a particular essential oil or combination of oils, there’s probably a reason and they’re just not for you! Your intake could be too high or the oil(s) may not be compatible with your body chemistry at that time.
A note about safety: Essential Oils are very powerful components of plants - they have the capability of being harmful if improperly used. Essential Oils can be very helpful for some cases, supportive in others, and have little to no effect in others. They are not intended to treat or cure serious medical conditions; there is no substitute for a consultation with a competent physician for any matters regarding your health, or anyone else. If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breast feeding, it is critical you consult your physician before using any essential oil. Please be sure there are no contraindications of an essential oil for your condition before using! Almost all essential oils should be diluted to the range of 1% to 3% in your chosen carrier (or ‘base’) oil - Lavender and Chamomile Oils being notable exceptions (though diluting them will make them no less effective).
Remember - start slowly, pay attention to how an oil and it’s particular application makes you feel, adjust accordingly, keep learning, and have fun!
About The Author
Misty Rae Cech, ND is a naturopath and yoga teacher practicing in Boulder, Colorado. She is the owner of http://www.anandaapothecary.com and http://www.ananda-aromatherapy.com.
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26
Jul
Written by admin on July 26th, 2008
5 Great Ways to Use Scented Oils and Incense To Keep Your Home Fragrant, Keep Away Annoying Insects and Set Your Own Mood.
One of the easiest ways to scent your home is with a good quality incense. Stick incense usually last
longer than cone incense and it provides an atmosphere of being laid back or relaxed. You can choose your scents to promote a stress relieving atmosphere with Lavender, probably the most widely recognized stress reliever for years. The mood can be picked up by introducing Cinnamon, Orange or Frankincense. An evening of romance can be aided by smells such as Rose or Jasmine. Ylang Ylang, Vanillas and some of the more Oriental scents have proved to have aphrosidisacal properties.
The ritual of burning incense is as old as man himself, starting with the recognition that if one threw
different woods or grasses or weeds into the fire one would get different smells. Soon, almost all
cultures created artistic little devices to burn incense in - clay pots, ceramic bowls, brass braziers.
Now Crystal Mountain Oils and Incenses has created a smoking bottle, a burner that hangs up away from children and pets (and drunk friends) and also keeps all the ashes and fires away from furniture and floor coverings ( www.crystalmountain-aromatics.com/incense/burners/hangingbottles.htm).
Oils have been used for centuries by most cultures. The knowledge was for the most part lost to
some of the western Europeans with the advent of Christendom. But thanks to the Arabic and
Oriental people the secrets were saved and are now are enjoyed world wide.
The benefits of the oils run from pure olfactory enjoyment to the treatment of a vast majority of
maladies to repelling of many noxious insects to a variety of other uses. Cedar, Citronella, Clove, Bud and Catnip are just a few of the insect repellants. Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus are just a few of the more well known therapeutics oils.
The art of Perfumery, or blending fragrances to create smells for various purposes, is also an
ancient part. It didn’t just start with “Chanel #5″ or “Love Potion #9″. I believe I read somewhere
that Louis the Fourteenth of France preferred the scent of Jasmine. Indeed, once a persons interest
is captured in olfactory bliss, the normal reaction is to immediately search for other pleasurable
scents. Often at our shoppe customers will search through the 130 or so oils looking for just the right
one, until sometimes their nose fails them and they have to step back until there sense of smell clears.
There are many ways to enjoy the oils. Most of them can be worn as a personal fragrance. Some you
may need to cut with a carrier oil. You can take this to the next step, and turn them into a massage
oil by mixing a few drops with a heavier oil such as grapeseed or sweet almond oil that is used as a massage oil base.
You may drop a few drops of oil on a hot surface - light bulb ring or a stovetop, for those that heat with wood. One of my favorite ways is to use a potpourri pot, either one heated with a candle or by
electricity, put a little water in the container and add a few drops of your favorite oil or favorite oils.
Apply heat, and set back and enjoy the pure unadulterated scent from the oil. I say favorites,
because I have found in the past 16 years that I have been involved with oils, that the more compatible oils you mix the better the scent gets.
On a hot day, a neat way to beat the heat is to take a spray bottle, fill it with water, add a refreshing
oil such as Peppermint or Orange, then spray it around the room. This same technique can be used to
refresh you bed. Simply turn back the covers, and spray your linens. You can broaden this buy adding other scents that you like.
You can keep your automobile fresh by adding a few drops of oil to a piece of leather and placing it on your dash in the sun. Oils are volatile, so heat activates them and amplifies their aroma.
Crystal Mountain Oils and Incense manufactures decorative aroma bottles that can be worn as a necklace or you can hang them in your auto, and make for some enjoyable crusin’. You can see them at www.crystalmountain-aromatics.com/jewelry/index.htm.
Ok, if this is more than 5 ways, please excuse me, and just try them all anyway. And, oh yeah, we hope you get addicted. We did. And as far as we know there is no 12 step program, at least we hope not.
“Help us make the world a better smelling Place”
Larry Murley has been blending oils and making incense for almost 20 years. He loves his trade and spends a great deal of time trying to create new scents and making the world smell better. He and his wife Kerry sell thier creations at Arts & Crafts shows and online at http://www.crystalmountain-aromatics.com.
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